How is it possible working AND going to nursing school?

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To those who went to nursing school and worked full time with no help from a spouse..how exactly did you do it? How did you manage? would you advise this to potential nursing students?

I did 12s on Sat/Sunday and then one or two 6 hour shifts during the week. When I wasn't in class or working I was studying. It totally was worth it. I graduated in the top of both my LPN and RN classes. The best part is that rather than going into debt I still made about $30,000 a year while I was in school.

It's all about multi-tasking, time management, setting priorities, staying focus and a great desire/thirst for success. Good luck to all of you out there trying to the the same. It is attainable-stay on track.

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Specializes in Operating Room.

Working and going to NS is possible. You have to be determined and lots of caffeine helps!! I didn't have a choice about working, like many people here. I did 40 hours a week during Nursing 1, and dropped to 32 hours a week for the rest of it. I still managed to graduate with Honors too.

I think the fact that you have no small kids at home will help . And it sure will be nice not to have any school debt when you're finished.

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